B.A. Parker, host of Amazing Sport Stories: The Black 14 discusses how 14 black college football players took a stand against racism at the University of Wyoming in 1969, facing mistreatment and life-changing consequences. This podcast explores their challenges, the special status of football at Wyoming University, and their plan to wear Black Arm Bands in solidarity with the Black Student Alliance's protest.

Naomi Jackson, a person with lived experience of bipolar disorder, shares her journey and discusses the challenges of discerning fears from racism and symptoms of the disorder. The episode explores the impact of mental illness on the narrator's family, their personal struggles, and the fear of encounters with the police as a mentally ill black person.

Taylor Swift, an American icon and successful musician, is discussed in this episode. The podcast explores Swift's representation of white girlhood and her connection with teenage girls. It also examines the perception of Taylor Swift and its implications for girls and women, as well as her evolution as a musician and her responsibility to make a positive impact. Lastly, the podcast explores the privileges and potential influence of Taylor Swift's career.

Follow a former churchgoer's journey to find a new spiritual home, including experiences at a sex party, exploring spirituality in a queer life, and the connection between pain, power, and spirituality. Discover their search for a new spiritual home and their hesitation about using mushrooms as a path to spirituality.

The podcast explores the impact of privatizing public housing in NYC, highlighting concerns and consequences. It focuses on the experiences of a family living in overcrowded conditions and eventually ending up in a shelter. The lack of resident authority in decision-making and the difficult choices faced by residents are discussed. The episode also reveals the outcome of the public housing ownership transfer and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive housing program. The hosts wrap up by sharing ways to follow the show and support them.

The podcast sheds light on the women who organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott, including Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Claudette Colvin. It explores the experiences of African Americans during transportation apartheid, the significance of number 10 in the boycott, and the power of music in the civil rights movement.

Hajar Yazdiha, author of The Struggle for the People's King, discusses the co-optation of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the complexities of the Civil Rights Movement. She explores the whitewashing of his radicalism, the misconceptions around nonviolence, and the appropriation of his legacy by various social justice movements. The podcast also touches on the need for internal reckoning within these movements and the ongoing debate surrounding MLK's legacy.

Code Switch uncovers the struggles for equitable education in Arkansas, including the LEARNS Act, which brings about changes such as teacher salary raises and higher literacy standards. They discuss the resurgence of segregation in Arkansas schools and explore the long-term consequences of the lost year when schools were closed to resist integration. The podcast also delves into the attempt to discredit African American studies and expresses gratitude to everyone involved in the show.

The podcast explores the lack of diverse voices in food media and publishing, highlighting the significant contributions of women, immigrants, and women of color in shaping American cuisine. It also discusses the significance of cookbooks in representing cultural identity and the challenges faced by women of color in the food industry. The hosts and guests emphasize the need for representation and empowerment in documenting the history of women of color in the food world.

Code Switch reflects on and recommends their favorite episodes from 2023, including discussions on names and cultural identity, Chinese-American family history, race and brownface on The Simpsons, black immigrants in Tennessee, and the power of sharing stories and understanding systems of power.